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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
6
John S. Considine of Columbia Pa. becomes assistant supervisor on the Pennsylvania railroad reflecting a policy shift that advances capable workers without formal schooling. He began as a track laborer at 15, rose to track foreman, then general foreman of track laying before the promotion.
A shunter named John Hughes narrowly survived when a freight train passed over him at Burton on Trent station. He lay perfectly still as the train rolled over his body, then rose unscathed aside from minor cuts. He later confronted the driver to protest the collision.
The Nebraska division will drop titles such as superintendent of terminals master mechanic division engineer trainmaster traveling engineer and assistant division engineer. They become all assistant superintendents to standardize authority and improve discipline. The move aims to broaden training and promote the most capable staff regardless of specific role.
James B. Meikle, commissioner general, says the Alaska-Yukon Exposition will run June 1 to October 16, 1909 with state buildings and exhibits. He touts Seattle site between Lake Washington and Lake Union and notes large funding from multiple states and commercial groups to represent trans Mississippian resources. He expects a large turnout from Minnesota residents in Seattle and statewide.
In Faenza Italy a monumental oil barometer marks the tercentenary of Torricelli the barometer inventor. The liquid column stands about thirty seven feet, read in feet rather than inches, because oil is far lighter than mercury. Water evaporation risks led to abandoning that option and glycerine was next considered.
The article describes the vast landscape around the exposition site with Mount Rainier to Mount Baker and Lake Union nearby. It forecasts over 1.5 million visitors from outside Washington and at least 500,000 from east of the Mississippi, emphasizing Northwest cities like Portland and Tacoma and the strong appeal to travelers across the continent. It also notes engineering feats such as a towering column and historic barometer experiments.
The speaker notes nine principal buildings completed and others 80 to 90 percent finished. Exposition prep is 60 days ahead of prior estimates, with all exhibits and attendants in place by June first. Minnesota product booths aim to attract 1,500,000 visitors and capitalize on substantial regional trade.
Fragment from a dramatic exchange where Belle contends with repeated rejections and a counter plea persuades Nelle to admit genuine affection. The dialogue hints at romantic tension and eventual shift in sentiment.
Abraham L. Erlanger rose from a Cleveland Academy of Music roustabout to lead the growing theatrical syndicate with control over large property holdings. His rise followed early duties, promotion to manager roles, a pivotal partnership with Klaw, aggressive publicity, and constant work across major cities. He maintains health, family, and a lifelong active drive, with influential friendships among presidents and leaders.
A burly prisoner before the judge surveys the jury and jokes to the clerk asking about challenging a juror. He notes one juror with a blunt quip about a fight, delivered in casual, taunting tones.
An old lady at the stationery counter waits ten minutes for service. She snaps that she wants to be waited on as staff are described as stationary. A floorwalker offers a stationery clerk, but the humor hinges on the running joke that clerks and staff seem to be motionless.
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